North American Fisherman May-June Links

SuperUser Account — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:30:07 GMT

New ProductsNorthland Tackle: www.northlandtackle.comLowrance: www.lowrance.comRapala: www.rapala.comGamehide: www.gamehide.comStren: www.stren.com Fishing AdventuresLake Sharpe, SDwww.sdgfp.info/Wildlifewww.dakotawalleye.comRainy Lake, MN/ONhttp://www.rainylakeonestop.com/ www.fairlyreliable.com Captain Dave Wilsonwww.captaindavewilson.comNew Maps: Lowrance Incredible New Insight www.lowrance.com Flutter And FlashAmistad Tackle: www.amistadtackle.comLake Form Marina: www.lakeforkmarina.comLake Fork Tackle: www.lftlures.com Nichols Lures: www.nicholslures.comTalon Lures: www.talonlures.comStrike King: www.strikeking.com LED HeadlampsBrowning Night Seeker Cap Light: www.browning.comCabela’s ULH LED Clip Light: www.cabelas.comEnergizer Trailfinder 3 LED Headlight: www.energizer.com Streamlight Enduro LED Headlamp with Visor Clip: www.streamlight.comPelican HeadsUp Lite LED head-strap headlamp: www.pelican.com Princeton Tec Remix: www.princetontec.com Petzl TacTikka XP LED: www.petzl.comPrimos’ Top Gun: www.cabelas.comPetzl Ultra Belt: www.petzl.com

2010 Toyota 4Runner Specs

SuperUser Account — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:44:51 GMT

Basic Specifications Make/Model: 2010 Toyota 4Runner Grades: SR5 4x4, SR5 2x4, Limited 2x4, Limited 4x4, Trail 4x4 MSRP Price: $39,800.00 (as tested) Chassis: Body on frame Suspension: Front: Independent double-wishbone suspension with stabilizer bar Rear: 4-link rigid type with coil springs Engines: 2.7-liter, 4-cylinder, 16-valve; 4.0-liter, 6-cylinder, 24-valve EPA MPG: 4-cylinder 4x2: 18/23/20 (4x2); 6-cylinder 4x2: 17/23/19; 6-cylinder 4x4: 17/22/19(4x4) Fuel Capacity: 24-gals Brakes: Disc Wheelbase: 109.8 in. Seating Capacity: 5 7 (w/ opt. third row) Max Towing: 6-cylinder: 5,000 4-cylinder: 2,000 S.O.S System The 2010 4Runner offers the new Safety Connect telematics system. Available by subscription, with or without the optional navigation system, Safety Connect offers four safety and security features: Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Location, Emergency Assistance Button (SOS) and Roadside Assistance. In case of airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, Automatic Collision Notification is designed to automatically call a response center. If a response agent cannot communicate with the occupants, the agent can contact the nearest emergency-services provider to dispatch assistance.

Spoon Tackle

SuperUser Account — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:39:11 GMT

Heavy spoons require long, stiff baitcasting rods, fast reels and heavy lines. Mark Rose opts for a 7-foot, 11-inch, heavy action G. Loomis and 20-pound Seaguar fluorocarbon. “That long rod is great for making long casts and taking up slack line when a bass strikes,” he says. “I don’t feel comfortable with anything less than 20-pound line. I’ve snapped 15-pound test setting the hook on a spoon. Giant bass bite this bait.” J.T. Kenny slings structure spoons a 7-foot, 6-inch, medium-action G. Loomis matched with a high-speed Abu Garcia Revo reel—also spooled with 20-pound fluoro. A heavy-action 7-foot, 6-inch, All Pro rod with 15- to 17-pound Lake Fork Fluorohybrid line gets the nod when Dianna Clark casts a structure spoon “You can cast a spoon a mile to schooling bass with that setup,” she says. “My 7:1 gear ratio Ardent reel helps me hammer bass fast when they bite.”

Outstanding Catch: March 2010

SuperUser Account — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:41:06 GMT

The NAFC staff has carefully chosen 10 finalists for the March Outstanding Catch Awards contest. Now it's up to you! Vote for the catch you feel is the most outstanding, considering not only the fish's size, but also the body of water, geographic location and method used. Review the finalists below and consider their photos (click on the thumbnail to enlarge), and then cast your vote below. Also, one random voter will be selected to win a prize, so please submit your name and e-mail address below when you vote for your favorite outstanding catch.Enter your own photo for the next Outstanding Catch contest, and see past winners. Eric Boley; 24 ½-inch brown trout; Green River, WY; tube jig. Sean Kearney; 31-inch, 8 1/4 pound walleye; Delaware River, PA; Rapala Shad RapTed Parrish; 10-pound, 10-ounce largemouth bass; Lake Fork, TX; Bass Pro lipless crankbait None Vang; 24 ¾-inch largemouth bass; Lake Berryessa, CA; 6-inch plastic wormJohn Karbowski; 18-inch smallmouth bass; Lake Pleasant, NY; Strike King buzzbait Bill Hegyi; 34-inch steelhead; Oak Creek, WI; spawnbag. Michael Dumont; 54-pound Atlantic cod; Isle of Shoals, NH; cut mackerelPaul Trontvet; 29-inch rainbow trout; Canyon Lake, SD; kernel of corn.Barbara Gustafson; 52-inch sturgeon; Stilliquamish River, WA; bankfishing herring Dareld Smetana; 2-pound black crappie; Lower Lagoon, Castaic Lake, CA; Rapala Shad Rap Fill out my Wufoo form!

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2010 Toyota 4Runner Specs

Spoon Tackle

Outstanding Catch: March 2010